HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/2002 P&Z minutes 21-02MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
CASE NO. PZ-21-02
Heating Date: July 25, 2002
PETITIONER:
Ann Barnes & Leonard Gambino
PROPERTY ADDRESS:
309 S. Edward Street
PARCEL NUMBER:
08-12-224-005
PUBLICATION DATE:
REQUEST:
June 12, 2002 ~
Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed potch 4'
yard setback
into the front
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Merrill Cotten
Leo Floros
Richard Rogers
Matthew Sledz
Keith Youngquist
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Joseph Donnelly
STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Judy Connolly, AICP, Senior Planner
INTERESTED PARTIES:
Ann Barnes
Leonard Gambino
Robert D. Losselyoung
Chairperson Arlene Juracek called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m. Minutes of the June 27 meeting were approved, with
one abstention by Merrill Cotten. At 9:10, after hearing one case under Old Business end one under New Business, Ms.
Juracek introduced Case No. PZ-21-02, a request for Conditional Use to allow construction of an unenclosed porch 4' into
the front yard setback. She explained that this case would be Village Board final.
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner presented the case, reporting the subject property is an existing home located on an interior
lot on a single-family residential street. The home is currently set back 30-feet from the front lot line. The applicant
proposes to construct a 4'x8' unenclosed porch, which requires Conditional Use approval because the porch encroaches
into the required 30-foot front yard. She said that the plans show the petitioners' plans for an addition, new garage, and
patio, but the porch is the only aspect of the project that is being reviewed at this time. The new porch would be located
in the center of the house. The roofed structure encroaches four-feet into the setback, but the stairs, which measure
3'x10', extend further into the front setback. The stairs and service walk are permitted encroachments end the petitioners
are not seeking require relief from zoning requirements. She said that the proposed porch would have a concrete stoop,
wood posts, railing, and columns, and a peaked roof extending over the stoop. A new brick paver service walk tapers up
to the concrete steps, which then taper up to meet the stoop. In addition, the petitioners propose to install a new garage,
driveway, and add onto the rear of the house.
Ms. Counolly said that, in order to approve the Conditional Use permit, the porch must meet the standards listed in the
Zoning Ordinence. These findings relate to the porch not having a detrimental effect on the public health, safety, morals,
comfort or general welfare; not being injurious to the use, enjoyment, or value of other properties in the vicinity or impede
the orderly development of those properties; have adequate provision of utilities and drainage and design of access and
egress to minimize congestion on Village streets; end comply with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plen, Zoning
Code, and other Village Ordinances.
lanning & Zoning Commission
Arlene Juracek, Chairperson
PZ-21-02
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Ms. Connolly said the subject parcel for the proposed Conditional Use is an 8,000 square foot parcel developed with a
two-story home with a detached garage. The applicants propose to construct a porch that extends four-feet into the front
yard, leaving a 26-foot setback. She said that the encroachment of the porch into the front setback is listed as a
Conditional Use in the RA district and the porch meets all other zoning requirements. The proposal woutd not adversely
affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood; utility provision or public streets and the proposed Conditional Use
will be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance requirements.
Ms. Connolly reported that based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission make a
recommendation to the Village Board to approve a Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to encroach into the required
front setback for the residence at 309 S. Edward Street, Case No. PZ-21-02. The Village Board's decision is final for this
case.
Robert Losselyoung, architect with Tinaglia Design Group on Northwest Highway in Arlington Heights, said they had
designed a large addition to the rear of this home and wanted to give a facelift to the front of the home to add curb appeal.
He said that they propose to do so with the addition of an enclosed front porch, replacing some sections of siding and trim
boards. He said he thought this addition would enhance the neighborhood greatly.
P&Z Commissioners complimented the owners and architect on the drawings of the proposed additions. Richard Rogers
explained to the petitioner that, if the porch was approved it could never be enclosed.
Ms. Juraeek closed the public hearing at 9:17 p.m.
Leo Floros moved to recommend that the Village Board approve the proposed Conditional Use for an unenclosed porch to
encroach 4' into the required front setback for the residence at 309 S. Edward St., Case No. PZ-21-02. Richard Rogers
seconded the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL:
AYES: Cotten, Floros, Rogers, Sledz, Youngquist, and Juracek
NAYS: None
Motion was approved 6-0.
At 9:18 p.m., Richard Rogers made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Merrill Cotten. The motion was approved by a
voice vote and the meeting was adjourned.
Barbara Swiatek, Planning Secretary
Judy Connolly, Senior Planner